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What does the Sixth Amendment state about someone accused of a crime?
What does the Sixth Amendment state about someone accused of a crime?
Must go to trial in the state and area where the crime took place.
Which of these provisions is part of the Eighth Amendment?
Which of these provisions is part of the Eighth Amendment?
- Reasonable bail must be set. (correct)
- Right to a speedy trial.
- Right to an attorney.
- Protection from self-incrimination.
Under what condition may people accused of crimes and awaiting trial be released from custody?
Under what condition may people accused of crimes and awaiting trial be released from custody?
If they agree to pay bail.
What did the case of Furman v. Georgia (1972) reinterpret?
What did the case of Furman v. Georgia (1972) reinterpret?
What did the impact of Furman v. Georgia (1972) require states to create?
What did the impact of Furman v. Georgia (1972) require states to create?
What are the basic freedoms guaranteed to Americans by the Constitution called?
What are the basic freedoms guaranteed to Americans by the Constitution called?
What does the Eighth Amendment prohibit?
What does the Eighth Amendment prohibit?
In the Sixth Amendment, what suggests that accused persons will be able to hear the charges against them?
In the Sixth Amendment, what suggests that accused persons will be able to hear the charges against them?
What right do accused persons have regarding witnesses?
What right do accused persons have regarding witnesses?
What can we say about a man sentenced to five years in prison for walking across his neighbor's lawn?
What can we say about a man sentenced to five years in prison for walking across his neighbor's lawn?
Flashcards
Sixth Amendment (location)
Sixth Amendment (location)
Guarantees the right to a trial in the state and district where the crime occurred.
Eighth Amendment and Bail
Eighth Amendment and Bail
Prohibits excessive bail, ensuring it is reasonable and not used to keep someone in custody unfairly.
Condition for Pre-Trial Release
Condition for Pre-Trial Release
Allows temporary release from custody before trial if the accused pays an amount as a guarantee to appear in court.
Furman v. Georgia (1972) Impact
Furman v. Georgia (1972) Impact
Reinterpreted this concept, leading to stricter guidelines for the death penalty.
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Result of Furman v. Georgia
Result of Furman v. Georgia
Required them to establish clear, fair, and consistent standards for applying the death penalty.
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Civil Liberties Definition
Civil Liberties Definition
Fundamental rights and freedoms guaranteed to individuals by the Constitution, protecting them from governmental overreach.
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Eighth Amendment Prohibition
Eighth Amendment Prohibition
Bans cruel and unusual punishment, ensuring penalties are proportionate to the crime.
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Informed of Accusation
Informed of Accusation
Ensures that the accused is fully aware of the charges against them, facilitating a fair defense.
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Right to Compel Witnesses
Right to Compel Witnesses
Accused persons can compel witnesses to appear in court on their behalf.
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Disproportionate Punishment
Disproportionate Punishment
The severity of the punishment does not fit the crime committed.
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Sixth Amendment
- Guarantees the right to a trial in the state and district where the crime occurred.
- Ensures the accused has a speedy, public trial by an impartial jury.
Eighth Amendment
- Prohibits cruel and unusual punishment.
- Mandates that reasonable bail must be set for accused individuals.
Bail
- Individuals awaiting trial can be released from custody by paying bail.
- Bail serves as a financial assurance for court appearance post-release.
Furman v. Georgia (1972)
- Landmark case that redefined "cruel and unusual punishment."
- Resulted in states needing clear, fair standards before imposing the death penalty.
Civil Liberties
- Fundamental freedoms guaranteed to all Americans by the Constitution.
Rights of the Accused
- Accused individuals must be informed of the nature and cause of accusations against them.
- They have the right to confront witnesses and can request a witness to appear in court.
Proportionality of Punishment
- Example of a disproportionate sentence includes being sentenced to five years for a minor offense, such as walking across a neighbor's lawn.
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